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But Does Unschooling Reading Really Work? Conclusions from an Unschooling Mom of 5

2025-10-01
On: October 1, 2025
In: Homeschool, Unschooling

Inside: Wondering if unschooling reading really works? I can confirm that yes, it does work. Here’s what I’ve learned in the process of helping five children learn how to read on their terms. Last week, my youngest confided in me,READ MORE …

stack of picture books about immigration and refugees on table beside lamp.

25 Picture Books On Immigrants and Refugees (+FREE Printable)

2025-07-02
On: July 2, 2025
In: Book Lists, Homeschool

Inside: Cultivate empathy for immigrants and refugees in the next generation by reading aloud these beautiful and heart-wrenching picture books. Give them eyes of compassion, not fear and hate. There’s no nice or easy way to put this, so I’llREAD MORE …

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Middle Class Homeschooling: 15 Ways To Make It Work Financially

2025-06-27
On: June 27, 2025
In: Homeschool, Parent

Inside: If you’re wondering whether or not middle class homeschooling is possible, I can assure you it is! Here’s how middle class families are making it make it work financially. The homeschool community majority used to be conservative Christians wantingREAD MORE …

Unschooling Ideas for 2025-2026: 10th, 8th, 6th, 4th and 1st

2025-06-08
On: June 8, 2025
In: Homeschool, Unschooling

Inside: Here’s my annual unschooling ideas, resources and “plans” post for 2025-2026. If you’re wondering what unschoolers do all day and what their interests are, this will give you a snapshot of unschooling life, from teens to kids. “Mom, IREAD MORE …

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Basic Unschooling Supplies for When You’re Just Getting Started

2025-05-30
On: May 30, 2025
In: Homeschool, Unschooling

Inside: Truth? Most of these unschooling supplies are basic home office supplies. You really don’t need much when you first start unschooling, and your supplies will quickly be tailored to your child’s interests. When I first started homeschooling, I thoughtREAD MORE …

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7 Tips for Unschooling WITH Anxiety (When Deschooling Isn’t Enough)

2025-05-07
On: May 7, 2025
In: Homeschool, Unschooling

Inside: Are you struggling to unschool with anxiety and wondering why it’s not getting better? I’ve unschooled with anxiety for forever, and here are my best tips for unschooling with anxiety – because it might not ever fully go away. READ MORE …

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Welcome! I’m June: Unschooling mom. Respectful parent to five amazing humans. Minimalist and simple living enthusiast.  READ MORE …

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